I recently decided to get a new bow and went to a local shop that a close friend owns. I shot the switchback,outback,hoyt supertechand a pse fire storm,they were all great bows but then I shot a bowtec patriot it was fast and smooth with a solid wall no creep and the draw length adjustments were easy and very fine tunable on the single cam . i baught it and have had 2 robinhoods since then so shoot some and see what fits you they are all good bows

Sounds like your brains in a pretty good spot,I have a Q2XL and have no desire to have a new bow.....of course I haven't shot any new ones lately......I guessI don't see much room for improvement. Good luck

Why ask us, everyone is just going to state their opinion, to me it is only important what you think and choose, to me if your not looking to spend the big bucks, don't buy the Switchback, it will be a heck of a lot cheaper in 1yr, I would buy one then, if I get tired of my LX.

It's peoples opinions that got me looking at my selection of bows...the hard part was finding a shootable model. Held many of a Switchback and almost boughtone, still haven't shot it since the shop didn't have their demo model.
It is late in the bow buying season, most places already kicked off their season so a lot of shops aren't re-stocking and waiting for the 06's.
I wasn't even considering a Mathews...Bowtech was what I wanted, but I don't qualify for Bowtech int he Boonies because there is a deale 22 miles away from me...who has not a one Bowtech in stock...Lots of new Mathews and some old trade ins, but that is it.
Opinions are what got me this far, and I thank you allfor them.

Tim

Tim, even though a Mathews model makes up part of my moniker here on the boards, I think you'll find that the "old timers" will agree I'm not one of those hyped-up bandwagon promoters who tries to convince others to buy what I'm using to validate my own self-image about what I happen to shoot...

I'd agree with the above assessment of shooting everything you could get your hands on; however, I understand your circumstances. Given those facts, I think you'd be really smart both shooting-wise and extremely fiscally responsible to you and your family (if you're old enough to have others in your care) in going with the LX. Heck, I still shoot my MQ-1, and though there are faster bows on the market, none arethat much better to make me want to plunk down another $700 of my hard-earned money. There's just not that much of a difference between the bows of just a couple years ago and today's bows. I know that statement is prone to catch a lot of heat, but I'm being honest here. (Not $700 worth of difference (which is what it would cost to get into a top-end bow today. Those that jump on their soap box and spend their time convincing you there is are probably in all liklihood subconsiously trying to convince themselves more so than you.)

I've shot a handful of the new Bowtechs, including the Allegiance and the Patriot. The Patriot Single Cam is one sweet-shooting rig... very sweet, in fact. I'd love to have it as a stablemate to my MQ-1. But when seriously evaluating if it's worth the money to -- in essence -- have a flatter-shooting MQ-1, I can't justify it. I practice often, work hard on judging distances, and have killed four turkeys at varying distances from my treestand as well as over twenty whitetails. I think the MQ-1 is doing just fine.

My point I'm making here is this: If I had a chance to buy an LX (which is obviously even obstensibly a better bow than my MQ) for $350, or the choice of spending at least another $150-$200 for the other models you mentioned, I'd take the LX and use the rest of the money for accessorizing or buying tags to the state you've always wanted to hunt. If you emotionally blindfolded yourself, I bet you couldn't ever tell the difference in quality (sure, there's going to be some nuances here and there) and you'd end up with a super first-rate, top-notch quality product for a whole lot less money. If it was the Bowtech or the Diamond which you said were being offered at the same price point, I'd tell you the same thing.

For the price I'd pick up that LX before buying the Switchback or the Victory. The LX is a sweet shooter.

I have a Diamond Victory and really like it. However, it is my first decent bow and don't have alot to compare it to. It is alot quieter and smoother than the other bows I shot. Mine was $550 at Gander Mountain.....another $110 for a rest and sight.

It is 34.5inches long and should be a little more forgiving than the shorter bows.

Still trying to find a quiver.

Absolutely!!!!

As much as I like this Diamond, I would have had to go with a $350. LX had the opportunity presented itself. A buddy of mine has one and it is a sweet bow. Good luck with whatever bow you decide on. ENJOY!

I saw an Outback (my favorite bow of all time) on ebay a while back..fully loaded...went for $450 with the "buy it now" option. THAT'S a steal!